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Why use GPT-5.4 Nano on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers GPT-5.4 Nano with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.20/1M input tokens. OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company dedicated to developing safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity.
Compare GPT-5.4 Nano across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseInput / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$1.25
Cache
read $0.020
Batch
-50% · in $0.10 / out $0.625
Setup recipe
Python + curlInstall
pip install openaiAuth
export OPENAI_API_KEY=...Call
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(Model ID
gpt-5.4-nanoRequest example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.4-nano",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Gotchas
- Use the model slug directly, e.g. "gpt-4o" or "gpt-4.1-mini".
- The examples expect OPENAI_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare GPT-5.4 Nano Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| OpenRouter | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $0.20 | $1.25 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.20 |
| Output tokens | $1.25 |
Capabilities
VisionMultimodalJSON / Tool useStructured OutputsCode ExecutionPrompt CachingBatch API
About GPT-5.4 Nano
GPT-5.4 Nano is the smallest and fastest variant in the GPT-5.4 family, optimized for edge deployment and low-latency tasks. Model ID: gpt-5.4-nano.
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Model Specs
Released2026-03-05
Context400k
ArchitectureDecoder Only
Knowledge cutoff2025-08